The Heavy Eyes are a Memphis-born psychedelic blues rock band that merges heavy blues, stoner rock, and modern influences into a psychedelic soundscape.
Background The Heavy Eyes was founded by Tripp Shumake, Wally Anderson, and Eric Garcia. The band have released four studio albums, two with German label Kozmik Artifactz. In addition to their albums, they have a diverse catalog of EPs, splits, digital singles, and a live album. The Heavy Eyes signed a deal with the German label Kozmik Artifactz, who released their debut album on vinyl. The band quickly shifted focus to their follow-up, Maera, which released on December 29, 2012, and subsequently on vinyl in March 2013. Their third album, He Dreams of Lions, arrived on November 27, 2015, via Kozmik Artifactz.
In 2018, the band released a live track titled "Home" and a full live album, Live in Memphis.
Love Like Machines was released on March 27, 2020, via Kozmik Artifactz.
The band announced in March 2026 that it would release a new album, Focus on June 12, 2026. The first single, Troublesome Priest, was released on March 24,2026. The band will embark on a European tour in June 2026 to promote their new release. Discography
Studio albums
2011: The Heavy Eyes 2013: Maera 2015: He Dreams of Lions 2020: Love Like Machines 2026: Focus
EPs
2010: 1 2012: 2
Live albums
2018: Live in Memphis
Band members
Tripp Shumake – Guitar, Vocals Wally Anderson – Bass Eric Garcia – Drums Matt Qualls – Guitar, Vocals
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